Environmental Health Safety Specialist in Stafford

The EHS Manager will provide expert advice and guidance to site operations, employees, and contractors on the implementation and continuous improvement of the company's Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) management system.

The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements while driving a proactive safety culture that minimizes workplace incidents, environmental impacts, and operational risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Plant Manager and work closely with the Global EHS function to support business objectives and EHS strategy.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site EHS programs aligned with the company's EHS management framework.

• Establish and manage site-specific EHS programs including

• Electrical safety
• Safe systems of work
• Hazardous waste management
• EHS training
• Ergonomics
• Contractor safety
• Machinery safety
• Chemical safety
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Crisis management
• Collaborate with operational and functional leaders to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement appropriate control measures.
• Manage occupational injury and illness cases and implement initiatives to reduce incident rates.
• Coordinate and oversee all mandatory EHS training requirements for site personnel.
• Develop and manage site audit and inspection programmes, ensuring corrective actions are completed within agreed timeframes.
• Promote and embed the company's EHS strategy across the site.
• Conduct EHS culture assessments and implement action plans to strengthen safety performance.
• Develop and maintain contractor management processes to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Manage site security processes and ensure compliance with internal requirements.
• Implement proactive occupational health, wellbeing, and ergonomics initiatives.
• Provide EHS support across all operational areas, including customer-specific requirements where applicable.
• Share best practices and provide support to other operational sites.
• Manage EHS resources effectively while promoting competency development and leadership.
• Support the introduction of new technologies and processes through effective Management of Change (MOC) procedures.
• Provide EHS guidance for site modifications and construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with all local environmental, health, and safety legislation and company standards.

• Manage environmental compliance programmes including

• Air emissions
• Hazardous waste
• Wastewater management
• Ensure emergency response and business continuity plans are maintained and regularly tested.
• Prepare and submit all required EHS compliance reports to internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Stay up to date with changing EHS legislation and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify and mitigate safety risks.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all EHS data, records, and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Environmental Science, Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an EHS role within manufacturing, construction, industrial, field service, or engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of applicable environmental, health, and safety legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional local language skills are advantageous.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Previous leadership or management experience is desirable.
• Experience working within a matrix organisation.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Leadership and people management
• Health & Safety legislation and compliance
• Risk assessment and hazard identification
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Internal auditing and compliance
• Contractor management
• Emergency response planning
• Management of Change (MOC)
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Training and coaching
• Data analysis and reporting
• Key Stakeholders
• Regulatory authorities
• Internal EHS teams
• Site leadership
• Operational managers
• Employees
• Contractors and subcontractors
• Corporate support functions
• Decision-Making Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the site's EHS programme.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in EHS performance and culture.
• Deliver EHS training and competency development programmes.
• Provide strategic advice on EHS matters to site leadership and project teams.
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